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Fenomenologisch onderzoek naar voltooid leven bij ouderen

Phenomenological research into the experiences of elderly people who feel life is accomplished and no longer worth living

This article presents an empirical phenomenological research project with older people who feel life is accomplished and no longer worth living. The aim of phenomenological research, the need of an open phenomenological attitude, the method of phenomenological interviewing and data analysis, as well as the value of phenomenological research for practice and policy are characterized and explained.